👉 Tamarindus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae, native to East Asia. They are known for their large, fragrant flowers and are widely cultivated as ornamental plants. The genus includes over 100 species with many cultivars differing in size, shape, color, and scent. Tamarindus is also used in traditional medicine, particularly in Southeast Asian countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, where it is often referred to as "